Reign: 1762-1796 Country: Russia Ascension: went to Russia to marry heir to thrown 1744, 1762 overthrew husband and took throne for herself Religion: Russian Orthodox Contributions to Country: undertook wide range of internal political reforms, waged two successful wars against Ottoman Empire, occupied vast territories on Southern boundaries Personal Characteristics: inteligent, strong-willed Most Famous for: advanced countries border to Black Sea
Reign: 1762-1796
Country: Russia
Ascension: went to Russia to marry heir to thrown 1744, 1762 overthrew husband and took throne for herself
Religion: Russian Orthodox
Contributions to Country: undertook wide range of internal political reforms, waged two successful wars against Ottoman Empire, occupied vast territories on Southern boundaries
Personal Characteristics: inteligent, strong-willed
Most Famous for: advanced countries border to Black Sea